trip up
phrasal verb
tripped up; tripping up; trips up
: to cause (someone) to make a mistake
He tried to trip up the cashier as she counted his change.
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Today’s order brings the total tally of Boeing sales announcements during the president’s Middle East trip up to 268 aircraft.
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Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Even bad exposition can’t trip up Tom Cruise, flying high with ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.’
The Doors at 60: Surviving members and famous fans break down the greatness of iconic L.A. band.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The timeline could get tripped up if council members take issue with the noticing document, which was not included in the agenda materials for Thursday’s meetings.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The heavy-duty soles are strong enough to hold up to mail runs and endless trips up and down the stairs.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
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Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Even bad exposition can’t trip up Tom Cruise, flying high with ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.’
The Doors at 60: Surviving members and famous fans break down the greatness of iconic L.A. band.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The timeline could get tripped up if council members take issue with the noticing document, which was not included in the agenda materials for Thursday’s meetings.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The heavy-duty soles are strong enough to hold up to mail runs and endless trips up and down the stairs.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
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“Trip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trip%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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